Rupal Patel
Franklin Park,NJ
Summary
As an experienced warehouse supervisor with 30 years of successful management, I have honed my skills in various areas. I excel in multitasking, making quick decisions, and ensuring productivity in fast-paced environments. My expertise lies in setting clear and achievable production objectives, effectively managing staff through leadership and mentorship, and resolving issues through proactive problem-solving.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor
Pitney Bowes
Monroe, NJ
08.2019 - Current
- Collaborate closely with the Site Manager to streamline cost management at the distribution center
- This involves effectively monitoring and controlling labor, supplies, and inventory shrinkage expenses to ensure optimal financial efficiency and operational effectiveness
- Maintain accurate employee records, oversee daily time clock entries, enforce disciplinary measures, and produce attendance reports
- Ensure work workflow to meet daily demands and activities for the assigned department
- Provide leadership, guidance, and support to department employees through effective management, coaching, training, and counseling
- Offer constructive feedback, develop skill-building opportunities, and facilitate a positive work environment to promote professional growth and success
- Ensure daily shift start-up meetings are conducted to discuss the previous day's performance and review the expected workload
- Promote a safe work environment by supervising and guiding employees, identifying and addressing potential safety risks, upholding cleanliness in the work area, overseeing equipment condition and scheduling repairs, and serving as a key member of the Safety Committee
- Oversee the team's performance to achieve the daily operation and PPH goals, coordinating with other shifts.
Supervisor
IMEX Global Solutions, LLC
Carlstadt, NJ
03.2013 - 08.2019
- Managed shipping & receiving– freight loading/unloading, forklift, scanners, barcode labels, manifests-all shipment related paperwork according to personnel policies and procedures
- Supervision of 40 hourly employees on either 1st shift, 5 days per week
- Provided motivation and instruction to teams of employees in order to achieve goals for productivity, quality, and on-time delivery
- Maintain a clean, safe and orderly workplace
- Maintains warehouse staff job results by coaching and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results
- Second in charge when the General Manager is out or on vacation
- Identify opportunities to eliminate operational waste
- Maintain supply inventory monthly
- Participate in process improvement projects as necessary
- Performed vendor conflict and complaint resolution as well as staff disciplinary issues
- Mange the workflow to ensure the daily activities related to the assigned department is met as expected
- Handled daily shift meetings discussing previous day performance and reviewing the expected workload for the day
- Kept shift on schedule with deliveries and production goals
- Supervised Screening cargo on daily basis
- Worked closely with upper management to create and implement new procedure
- Assist in training, counseling and coaching of employees
- Simultaneously organized & supervised multiple work departments
- Book & Track Cargo shipment via various airline
- Managed all FedEx, UPS, DHL and Canada post shipment
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
- Managed staff hours and assist with payroll
- Worked closely with clients, suppliers and transport companies to ensure timely deliveries and customer satisfaction.
Supervisor
Pitney Bowes International Mail Services
Newark, NJ
04.2009 - 02.2013
- Managed shipping & receiving– freight loading/unloading, forklift, scanners, barcode labels, manifests-all shipment related paperwork according to personnel policies and procedures
- Supervision of 40 hourly employees on either 1st shift, 5 days per week
- Provided motivation and instruction to teams of employees in order to achieve goals for productivity, quality, and on-time delivery
- Maintain a clean, safe and orderly workplace
- Maintains warehouse staff job results by coaching and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results
- Second in charge when the General Manager is out or on vacation
- Identify opportunities to eliminate operational waste
- Maintain supply inventory monthly
- Participate in process improvement projects as necessary
- Performed vendor conflict and complaint resolution as well as staff disciplinary issues
- Mange the workflow to ensure the daily activities related to the assigned department is met as expected
- Handled daily shift meetings discussing previous day performance and reviewing the expected workload for the day
- Kept shift on schedule with deliveries and production goals
- Supervised Screening cargo on daily basis
- Worked closely with upper management to create and implement new procedure
- Assist in training, counseling and coaching of employees
- Simultaneously organized & supervised multiple work departments
- Book & Track Cargo shipment via various airline
- Managed all FedEx, UPS, DHL and Canada post shipment
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
- Managed staff hours and assist with payroll
- Worked closely with clients, suppliers and transport companies to ensure timely deliveries and customer satisfaction.
Supervisor
Book Sales, Inc.
Edison, NJ
08.1994 - 02.2009
- Attended corporate meetings and acted as company liaison
- Performed daily shipping / receiving and returns
- Responsible for inventory control and personnel management
- Planned the delivery and dispatch of merchandise
- Responsible for the loading and unloading of delivery trucks
- Handled heavy equipment for transporting stock
- Ensured safe and proper storage of merchandise following stock control instructions
- Ensured safety and cleanliness of all work areas
- Performed packing and sealing of packages for delivery using a variety of materials and methods
- Monitored and reported on team performance
- Maintenance and analysis of daily, weekly, monthly reports
- Planned staff workloads and rosters
- Assisted in new employee recruitment and training
- Ensured team success by completing any necessary tasks such as covering shifts when short staffed.
Education
Diploma - Communications and Computer Technician
DeVry College of Technology
01.2001
Skills
- Great understanding of Logistic
- Technical Knowledge of Warehouse Operation
- Excellent leadership
- Personnel Supervising
- Time Management
- Communication and Collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Inventory Control
- Forklift Experience
- Shipping and Receiving
- Analytical Skills
- Supply Chain Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Strategic Planning
- Operations Management
- Goal Setting
- Logistics Coordination
Timeline
Supervisor
Pitney Bowes
08.2019 - Current
Supervisor
IMEX Global Solutions, LLC
03.2013 - 08.2019
Supervisor
Pitney Bowes International Mail Services
04.2009 - 02.2013
Supervisor
Book Sales, Inc.
08.1994 - 02.2009
Diploma - Communications and Computer Technician
DeVry College of Technology